Nov 18, 2009 - Edfu/ Kom Ombo/Luxor

After a short bus ride from where the felucca anchored we arrived at Kom Omdo Temple – which was amazing but not restored very well , however Edfu temple which followed was amazing. After another Bus ride we arrived in Luxor, to a 5 star hotel, which was great after 2 days on a felucca where personal hygiene was lacking. ... We went to Luxor temple at night which was beautiful, and a nice change from seeing things during the day. ... It was an early night as we woke up for the Valley of the Kings the following morning at 5am.After a short bus ride from where the felucca anchored we arrived at Kom Omdo Temple – which was amazing but not restored very well , however Edfu temple which followed was amazing. After another Bus ride we arrived in Luxor, to a 5 star hotel, which was great after 2 days on a felucca where personal hygiene was lacking. ... We went to Luxor temple at night which was beautiful, and a nice change from seeing things during the day. ... It was an early night as we woke up for the Valley of the Kings the following morning at 5am....

Nov 4, 2009 - Luxor: Abydos and Dendara

This morning we are heading north from Luxor to a couple of optional sites (just can’t get enough of those temples). ... Abydos served several dynasties of Egyptians.This morning we are heading north from Luxor to a couple of optional sites (just can’t get enough of those temples). ... Abydos served several dynasties of Egyptians....

Nov 3, 2009 - Luxor: Valley of Kings & Temple of Hatshepsut

Another early start (6am) and a boat ride across the Nile to the west bank to pick up our donkey rides.Another early start (6am) and a boat ride across the Nile to the west bank to pick up our donkey rides....

Nov 2, 2009 - Luxor: Valley of Queens & Karnak Temple

The Valley of the Queens is the burial site for the Royal women and some of the children of the 18th, 19th and 20th dynasties (1550-1163 BC).The Valley of the Queens is the burial site for the Royal women and some of the children of the 18th, 19th and 20th dynasties (1550-1163 BC)....

Nov 1, 2009 - Nile Cruise: Luxor Temple

Luxor Temple was dedicated to the Theban Triad of Amun, Mut and Chons and built by Amenophin III. ... In the afternoon we visited Luxor Museum which houses many of the beautiful statues and artifacts found at various sites. ... Last night on the ship docked at Luxor. ...

Sep 28, 2009 - MAP UPDATE

Luxor was part of a little adventure that featured a three day 2 night cruise on the Nile aboard a Falluca. ... Luxor fue parte de una pequena aventura que incluyo tres dias y dos noches abordo de una lancha (Falluca). ... Pero ya les diremos mas y veran las fotos manana.Luxor was part of a little adventure that featured a three day 2 night cruise on the Nile aboard a Falluca. ... Luxor fue parte de una pequena aventura que incluyo tres dias y dos noches abordo de una lancha (Falluca). ... Pero ya les diremos mas y veran las fotos manana....

Aug 25, 2009 - Luxor - Aug 20-25

Sorry for lack of pictures but it seems "USB" is an alien concept to our hotel here in Luxor! Please keep leaving us messages and even sign the guest book if you like! Thursday, August 20 Today, we flew from Cairo to Luxor - we were both glad to be getting out of Cairo after all the hassles and such like and hoped Luxor would be better. ... Our flight, from the new Cairo Terminal 3, was pretty uneventful except for the last 5 minutes when the brat behind us screamed constantly as his mother slammed his hand in the fold-down tray! Landing in Luxor, the heat hits you immediately - Cairo had been mid-30s C most days (mid 80s-90s F) but Luxor was around 40 C (over 100F). ... Despite the heat, I tried an authentic Egyptian stew thing, which was lovely but not ideal in this weather! At 5pm, we headed down the river bank to the Luxor Museum, hoping it would be better than Cairo's! Despite the hassling by taxi drivers and horse carriages, who couldn't believe we would want to walk anywhere, we got to the museum in good time and reasonably unscathed from hassles! The museum itself was brilliant - everything the Egyptian Museum in Cairo was not. ... Friday, August 21 This morning, we planned to go to the Luxor Temple for opening time - 6am! Beat the crowds and beat the heat! However, having hit snooze a few times and dragged Elizabeth out of our grouchy early morning state, we eventually arrived at the temple just before 7am. ... The food was lovely and the service was good, but I regretted the decision the next morning - I stank of curry as my pores had sweated it out overnight! Nice, huh? :) Saturday, August 22 Repeating yesterday morning, but with less hitting of the snooze button and without the hour cock up, we left the hotel at 6am and walked towards the north of town and the Karnak Temple - a larger, more extravagent temple than the Luxor Temple. ...

Aug 18, 2009 - Luxor

Early rise this morning as we headed to Karnec and Luxor Temple. ... The Egyptians sure know their road rules!!! Just imagine huge mountains of sand, and a winding road running through, this is what we travelled on to get to luxor. ... Now there was a bit of slow traffic throughout the whole journey and let's say our driver on several occasions overtook those vehicles on blind corners, and yes there was traffic coming the other way.Early rise this morning as we headed to Karnec and Luxor Temple. ... The Egyptians sure know their road rules!!! Just imagine huge mountains of sand, and a winding road running through, this is what we travelled on to get to luxor. ... Now there was a bit of slow traffic throughout the whole journey and let's say our driver on several occasions overtook those vehicles on blind corners, and yes there was traffic coming the other way....

Aug 17, 2009 - Luxor

Early start, left the hotel at 6. Spent the rest of the day travelling to Luxor where we will be visiting the valley of the kings tomorrow. ...

Jul 31, 2009 - Karnak and Luxor Temples

One of the nights we were walking around Luxor we spotted the Post Office. ... In Luxor the post office is open 8:00 am to 10:00 pm. ... Today we were touring the Karnak and Luxor temples. ... They had booked 3 days including snorkelling trips, and the price was amazingly enough, exactly the same as our trip to Luxor. ...

Jul 30, 2009 - Valley of the Kings and Queens

The alarm went at 5:00 am and there was time to shower and have a quick breakfast before meeting our driver and guide for the day. In Luxor there are many Alabaster stores, and we were given the opportunity to tour one. ... We chose not to.The alarm went at 5:00 am and there was time to shower and have a quick breakfast before meeting our driver and guide for the day. In Luxor there are many Alabaster stores, and we were given the opportunity to tour one. ... We chose not to....

Jul 30, 2009 - Nightime in Luxor

After a rest, and some time by the pool Cory and Elaine decided to go for a walk and have some dinner. There are a number of horse drawn carriages in Luxor called Kalish’s. ... As Cory and Elaine sat there looking at the boats and listening to the sounds of the city of Luxor in the background, once again I heard, “can you believe it, that is the Nile River” Cory said good one when Elaine’s quick reply came back, “I think you are in denial”. ... After dinner, Elaine’s mood seemed a little bit better, but she was still quite tired.After a rest, and some time by the pool Cory and Elaine decided to go for a walk and have some dinner. There are a number of horse drawn carriages in Luxor called Kalish’s. ... As Cory and Elaine sat there looking at the boats and listening to the sounds of the city of Luxor in the background, once again I heard, “can you believe it, that is the Nile River” Cory said good one when Elaine’s quick reply came back, “I think you are in denial”. ... After dinner, Elaine’s mood seemed a little bit better, but she was still quite tired....